A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3975644 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3977552 epoch_slot_no: 3152 block_no: 3975467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2248 time: 2020-04-01 15:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3104330b2a9c706a0f41221c04c29fb34e34e8d116c5b15b4a2c2cee7db9f4aBlock Operator
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